Philippians - part 5 of 11  Philippians 1:27-2:4 begins to address the Philippians directly, hinting at some undercurrents of disharmony in the church and prescribing humility as the solution. In this section, we find some of the best advice for having unity in our relationships.   For downloadable notes and more details visit https://www.listenerscommentary.comDONATE - The Listener's Commentary is a crowdfunded Bible teaching ministry. It is made possible by our generous supporters. Thank you! If you'd like to support this work, visit https://www.listenerscommentary.com TEXT  27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;28 in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. 29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,30 experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.